American Legion "Hawkeye" Boys State
- Boys State is a weeklong "Hands-On" experience in the operation of the
democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the
relationship of one to the other in shaping Iowa government. Through the Boys
State objective of "learning by doing", young men will learn more about city,
county and state government in one week than they would in an entire semester of
high school.

American Legion of
Iowa Foundation- Incorporated Nov. 29, 1978 as the charitable entity of
the Iowa Department of The American Legion, the Foundation was organized as a
mechanism for the Legion to provide financial assistance to promote Americanism,
youth programs, veterans rehabilitation and community service in the state of
Iowa.

Since 1979, over $1.4
million has been contributed in support of veterans' assistance, educational
programs, patriotic endeavors and children and youth programs.

The
National Emergency Fund - The American Legion National Emergency Fund was
established in 1989 to be used to meet the needs of Posts or an individual
member of the Legion family (Legion, Auxiliary or SAL) in areas stricken by
natural disasters. Since disasters are not restricted to boundaries and can
strike anytime or anywhere, the National Emergency Fund is ongoing so the Legion
will be prepared to address future emergencies as they arise.

Child Welfare Foundation -
Though created by The American Legion in 1954, the American Legion Child Welfare
Foundation, Inc. is a separate 501 (c) 3 corporation.
Our foremost philanthropic priority is to provide other nonprofit organizations
with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across this
nation.

American Legacy Scholarship Fund -
As an unfortunate consequence of Operation Iraqi Freedom and America’s war on
terror, many children of our active-duty military personnel are now members of
single-parent families. In most cases, this also means their chances to attend
college have greatly diminished. Children of military personnel killed on active
duty are entitled to receive money toward a college education. But it’s not
enough.

We are raising funds to
ensure that higher education will be a reality for these families. Providing for
the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. An education
is a powerful way to show our thanks. That is why we have established the
American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.

American Legion Endowment Fund -
Contributions to the Endowment Fund go into a trust that is administered by the
Endowment Fund Corporation. The Corporation, whose members are selected by the
National Executive Committee of The American Legion, takes great care to see
that these gifts are wisely invested.

Income from fund
investments is then passed on to the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation and
Child Welfare programs of The American Legion National Organization, and
channeled through them to state and local programs.